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  • A Tribute to Akio Morita by the Asia America Youth Orchestra

    Jul 15, 2007

    Formed by renowned pianist-composer, David Benoit, the mission of the Asia America Youth Orchestra is to provide young musicians with a rigorous training program to develop their talents and prepare them for multi-faceted careers in the arts. The program will reflect Mr. Morita's visionary legacy of promoting U.S.-Japan relations through innovation, exchange, and respect. $8 National Museum Members; $13 non-members. ...

  • East West Players Conservatory Lab Project

    Jul 14, 2007

    The East West Players Studio Conservatory Lab Project is a works-in-progress presentation by students who have completed the Fundamentals of Acting series. Their intensive sequence of classes led by veteran actor and director, Leslie Ishii, culminates in this performance at the National Museum. ''As the nation's premier Asian American theatre organization, East West Players produces outstanding works and education p...

  • Let's Go Fly a Kite!

    Jul 14, 2007

    Target Free Family Saturday For over a thousand years, the Japanese have flown kites made out of bamboo and washi paper and decorated with cultural motifs. Drop in and let your imagination soar as plain pieces of paper, bamboo sticks, and string are transformed into beautiful, high-flying kites! All materials included. FREE! 2007 Target Free Family Saturdays July 14 - Let's Go Fly a Kite! September 8 - Sha...

  • Southern California Ukulele Showcase

    Jul 12, 2007

    Our popular summer concert series kicks off with a celebration of all things "uke." The evening will include performances by Daniel Ho, Herb Ohta Jr., Bill Tapia, Dan "Soybean" Sawyer, Steven Espaniola, Makena, King Kukulele, The Bilgewater Brothers and more. This is definitely one not-to-be-missed concert for ukulele lovers everywhere. Guest Curator: Ali Lexa, Host, KPFK's Ukulele Spotlight. FREE! Made possibl...

  • Akio Morita

    Jul 13, 2007 - Sep 09, 2007

    The Japanese American National Museum will present the exhibition, Akio Morita, this summer from July 13 - September 9, 2007. Developed by members of the Morita family, this exhibit commemorates the remarkable life and achievements of Mr. Akio Morita (1921-1999), co-founder of Sony Corporation. As one of Sony's principal figures, Morita was known as an electronic innovator who changed the way the world sees, hears...

  • Special Screening of Films Sponsored by the California Civil Liberties Public Education Program

    Jun 30, 2007

    The National Museum will host a mini festival of films funded by CCLPEP. Titles include From a Silk Cocoon, 9066 to 9/11, and Stand Up for Justice, among others. This program is made possible by the generous support of the California Civil Liberties Public Education Program.

  • 1st & Central Summer Concerts 2007 Series Prelude: Enzo Avitabile & Bottari

    Jun 28, 2007

    Presented in collaboration with the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center Plaza, Japanese American Cultural and Community Center* 244 South San Pedro Street (between 2nd & 3rd Streets) Los Angeles (Little Tokyo), CA 90012 Information: 213.680.3700 Enzo Avitabile is the spirit of Italian soul. For more than twenty years, the Naples-born saxophonist and flutist has been a star on the Italian jazz scene, pe...

  • Music For Kabuki

    May 04, 1998

    Come learn the secrets of the awesome and traditional form of Japanese theatre and music known as kabuki. An informative lecture and demonstration featuring Katada Kai, USA, will provide insights at the Japanese American National Museum, 369 East First Street in Little Tokyo. Katada Kai will play an afternoon of classical Kabuki-style music, and Madam Kikusa, Director of Katada Kai, will give an explanation of Naga...

  • Fresh Off The Page Series At Japanese American National Museum

    May 04, 1998

    Hear the latest, freshest, cheekiest new works read and performed by writers from the David Henry Hwang Writers Institute! Spoken word performances, scenes, songs, poetry, monologues and bold new comedy will all be featured on Thursday, May 14, 1998 from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. at the Japanese American National Museum, 369 East First Street in Little Tokyo. To make your reservations for this free and exciting performance,...

  • HUMANITY ABOVE NATION IS COMING TO THE JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM

    May 01, 1998

    Los Angeles, CA—A new exhibition is coming to the Japanese American National Museum entitled Humanity Above Nation: The Impact of Manjiro and Heco on America and Japan, opening May 1, 1998 and closing August 2, 1998. Chronicling the lives of Manjiro and Heco, two significant men who filled critical roles in fostering the relationship between the United States and Japan, Humanity Above Nation is a compelling historica...